By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor
A long ago girls’ camp on the east side of Lake George that for 82 years has been an Albany family’s rustic retreat was purchased by an Ohio family on June 22 for $1.9-million cash.
Duane Vaughn of DeMarsh Real Estate represented Mr. Edwards. Ken Canastar of Select Sotheby’s International Realty represented the sellers.
The 22-acre parcel just north of Echo Bay at Pilot …
Read More »By Gordon Woodworth, Chronicle News Editor
A custom-made floating Tiki bar is now patrolling the busy waters of Lake George, and making waves wherever it goes.
“Everyone loves it. Everyone smiles. It’s great,” said Frank Casimo of Albany, who with long-time friends Larry Davis and Greg Teresi bought the as-yet unnamed ‘Cruisin’ Tiki” for $25,000 after Mr. Davis saw a prototype in Florida last winter.
“It’s …
Read More »By David Cederstrom, Chronicle Staff Writer
David Dammerman swam the 32-mile length of Lake George, north to south, in what is thought to be record time this past weekend as a lead-up to the Lake George Marathon Swim planned for Sept. 17-18.
“It was certainly by far the hardest swim I’ve ever undertaken,” the 47-year-old from Saratoga told The Chronicle. He’s an experienced distance swimmer, including having swum the Engish …
Read More »By David Cederstrom, Chronicle Staff Writer
After 48 years in business, Pete and Debbie Smith closed as of April 16 their East Cove Restaurant on Route 9L just east of Lake George Village.
Mrs. Smith tells The Chronicle that sale of the restaurant to the owners of the nearby Garrison Bar & Lounge was still underway, but not yet finalized (as of April 22).
Brian King, a partner in the …
Read More »By Dan Ladd, Chronicle Outdoors Editor
Once again the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing a number of fishing regulations. Allowing anglers to once again harvest rainbow smelt in Lake George is one of them.
Those with fond memories of springtime “dipping” for smelt with nets in tributaries should not get too excited. The proposal would only allow anglers to jig for them during an established open …
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